Brazen Bike Thief Busted with Live Video Surveillance

Theft and break-ins at multifamily residential communities continue to be an ongoing concern, despite an overall decline in residential burglaries nationwide. According to 2020 FBI statistics, over 1.5 million homes fell victim to property crimes totaling $17.5 billion in losses. Specifically, there were 522,426 reported burglaries, 62% of which targeted homes. Apartment communities often grapple with unique security challenges stemming from layout, access, and density of residents.  

To enhance safety, property managers may employ layered security encompassing surveillance systems and controlled access via technologies like key fobs or gated entries. Robust measures like these can help monitor and manage visitor access while discouraging criminal activity.  

Residents often relocate due to security concerns, underlining the value of proactive measures to reassure community members. Residents also play a vital role themselves by taking precautions like verifying visitors before granting building access, securing all entries- it’s important to maintain clear communication and encourage residents to help maintain building security for the good of the community. Building relationships among neighbors enhances natural surveillance and deters crime through strength in numbers. A collaborative approach between residents and management can help transform multifamily communities into inhospitable environments for opportunistic thieves. 

At roughly 1:15 a.m., Stealth security professionals monitoring an Ontario apartment community observed an individual who appeared to be pacing the exterior of property in a hurry, acting suspiciously. Observing staff sounded onsite audible warnings, but the suspicious individual was unaffected, and tailgated into the interior of the property before stealing a bicycle. Local police were contacted and responded onsite quickly, locating the bike thief, and taking them into custody without further incident. 

Help Proactively Deter Theft and Other Crimes with Real-Time Video Monitoring 

 While traditional security measures like cameras and gates provide a baseline level of protection, they have limitations in deterring and responding to criminal activity in real-time. As evidenced by the theft example above, passive systems may fail to discourage determined offenders. However, innovative video monitoring solutions enable on-site staff to directly intervene in suspicious situations as they unfold. 

Stealth’s live video monitoring solution leverages advanced video analytics to provide alerts to our monitoring team regarding any suspicious activities. Our expertly trained staff meticulously evaluates these events in real-time, utilizing extensive camera coverage across the property. In the event of an imminent threat, our team can swiftly issue audible warnings to deter the threat effectively. If these warnings prove insufficient in mitigating a credible risk, our personnel can quickly contact law enforcement agencies, helping to ensure a rapid and escalated response to the situation. 

Stealth’s customizable solutions integrate human insight with smart security infrastructure to offer comprehensive protection. With real-time crime intervention typically unavailable from standard security personnel, Stealth video monitoring commonly reduces expenses 25-60% when compared to traditional security measures. 

Let our specialists design and implement a cost-efficient surveillance strategy tailored to your property’s specific security priorities and budget. Contact Stealth today for a consultation.

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